I love words, so when I read new phrases, I often will delve deeper into them. Recently I saw the terms “optimization culture” and “serious hobbying” which took me down a rabbit hole into cultural definitions in today’s world. "Optimization Culture" is an aspect of the Hustle Culture mindset, which is opposite of a Leisure … Continue reading Retirement – Switching from Hustle Culture to Leisure Culture
I love serendipity. Quotes have been popping up in my various feeds about starting a new chapter. In many ways, it feels right: Move on, it’s just a chapter in your life. Ok, one very bad chapter. It’s not the whole story. Virtually close the door on the last chapter; just turn the page for … Continue reading Mixing Metaphors – A New Chapter, A Reset
I feel I need to introduce myself as, “Hi, I’m Pat. I’m an overthinker.” I struggle to shut down the critical thinker side of myself, the one who continues to judge practically everything. The one who second guesses the past, and “what if’s” the future. And too often concludes I’m not enough. We live in … Continue reading Overthinking – It’s All Relative, Think Differently
Recently I saw another intriguing tool called the “I Did It” list. You know I love my lists! This tool was to help someone feel like they had accomplished something – in the day, or week, or month. You were encouraged to not just focus on the big milestones, but the little things you got … Continue reading I Did It List – A New Tool
When you transition into retirement, there are often new habits that need to be formed as your old structure goes away. Some folks might not need a structured day, some do. But almost everyone has to create new habits. Many of us set being healthy as a retirement focus with beginning (and keeping!) new exercise … Continue reading How to Create an Exercise Habit
Relocation is a big part of many retirement transitions and it was part of my retirement vision. While our new home is downsized (from 4 bed, 4.5 bath to a 2 bed, 2.5 bath), it is still 3 stories and actually has more steps leading into it (8 steps up to the front porch). It … Continue reading Sense of Place
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